Walk or run, either solo or in a relay around the 40 mile
countryside route on Sunday 15th April 2012
Starting & Finishing at the Marquee
behind the Queens Head (GR: SP 251 820 : see Postcode
& link below to Google map showing Queens Head and ACWA
Challenge Start facilities:
CV7
7JP ).
- Food and drinks at 7 checkpoints.
- Meal at Finish for all participants and
Helpers.
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Challengers Rules
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link to Entry Form
Notes & Checklist
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Walk for fun or charity and enjoy the atmosphere of
"A Coventry Way Challenge".
Shorter walks, all starting and finishing at The Queens
Head, Meriden are available. These are self guided using
the local 21 Circular Walks routes (copies on sale) - we can
give advice on the day. |
NOTES:
- It is recommended that all participants carry OS map 140
(1:50,000 Landranger) or OS maps 221 and 222 (1:25,000
Explorer), compass, food/drink, simple first aid, mug and
some money. NB - The
booklet provided will probably be adequate to find the
route, but OS Maps could be vital if you take a wrong turn
and stray from the booklet maps.
- Entrants are advised to listen to the weather forecast,
wear sensible footwear and carry waterproof/windproof
clothing.
- There will be several checkpoints on the route; all
checkpoints supply cold drinks and a selection of
sweet/savoury food. Hot drinks are available at Wolston and
there may be extra water points as dictated by the
weather. Hot drinks and a meal are also provided at
the finish. All entrants
should supply and carry a plastic cup for
drinks.
- All entrants should carry food/drink of their own to
supplement these provisions.
- Baggage may be left, at the owner's risk, with the
organisers at the Marquee.
- Facilities available at the Marquee or Queens Head also
include Changing, Toilets, onsite Parking, Refreshments.
- Toilets will be open at the Queens Head at the start.
- "A Coventry Way" is designated on the latest OS Explorer
series (1:25000) Maps 221 & 222.
- Accommodation overnight is the responsibility of the
entrant - see Accommodation page for
some options. Camping is available at The Queens Head,
Meriden - phone 01676 522256 for details or to book.
- Public Transport. At the time of publication the
bus service from Coventry, Birmingham and Birmingham
International (Rail/Air) to Meriden (200m from Queens Head)
is every 30 mins from about 6:30am on a Sunday - Route
900. Please check with Centro Hotline 0121 200 2700 or
024 7655 9559 or visit Travel West Midlands
website.
- Entries (only one per form or photocopy) to :
Bob Carey, 106 Oxendon Way, Coventry, CV3 2GR
by 31st March 2012
email - webmaster@acoventryway.org.uk
CHECKLIST Have you:
- Written the cheque for the correct amount payable to
'ACWA', dated and signed it.
- Final details will be sent out by mid-March, or
soon after receiving application form for those who register
late-March (please do not phone about them any
earlier).
For up to date information check the web site www.acoventryway.org.uk
Queries and information available from any of the
organisers - see contacts.
Charity Sponsorship forms available on request.
Don't forget to turn up on Sunday 15th April
2012.
The Country Code
Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work, guard
against all risks of fire, fasten gates, keep dogs on a leash
and under close control, keep to public paths across farmland,
use gates & stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls:
leave livestock, crops & machinery alone, take your litter
home, help keep all water clean, protect wild life, plants
& trees, take care on roads, make no unnecessary noise.
Challengers Rules and
link to Entry Form |
